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Networking for the Nervousby David Couper - Nov, 2013If you don’t like going outside and meeting people then don’t! The Internet is a powerful way of spreading a form of “electronic word of mouth.” Blogs, newsletters and well-visited web sites can carry your marketing messages to large worldwide audiences. These messages can lead to job opportunities, freelance contracts and customers.
You may know that a company is hiring and you simply want to know more about that company....

You Made a Mistake at Work. How Does Your Brand Recover?by Valerie Sokolosky - Nov, 2013So what happens when you make a mistake? How do you recover? First of all, own up to it. It’s difficult, but bad news over time only gets worse. Sometimes we just want to put it to the side and make nice. Instead of hiding it, be honest and try to right the wrong. Lastly, don’t beat yourself up, and move on.
Here are a few points I made on KTXD-TV as the guest Leadership Excellence expert.
TIPS:
1 – Fess up NOW. Reme...

Avoid These Career Regrets for Job Satisfactionby Alexandra Levit - Nov, 2013In the 21st century, we have more freedom than ever in terms of how we manage our careers. Theoretically, this should lead to fewer regrets when it’s all said and done. But these five regrets remain career pitfalls for many, and you would be wise to reflect upon them before making your next career move. Avoiding these career regrets will help you find job satisfaction.
I should have given my dream a fair shot: Those who y...

5 Secrets to Tap into the Hidden Job Marketby Louise Garver - Oct, 2013Did you know that many of the best jobs are never advertised? Going beyond the traditional methods of job search can uncover the executive job you’ve been searching for.
Staying focused will help you tap into the hidden job market where there is less competition than when applying to posted positions online. You can’t be all things to all people/companies so concentrate on what you like to do, what you do well, and what ne...

3 Secrets of Non-Verbal Communicationby Lindsey Pollak - Oct, 2013It’s been said a zillion times, but it’s true: It’s not just what you say; it’s how you say it. The tone with which you deliver your words, the way you stand and the all-important eye contact connection express information that words cannot. The most successful people I know aren’t just great thinkers or creative wordsmiths – they know the subtleties of demonstrating confidence in their non-verbal communication, commanding the...

3 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Advance Your Career Changeby Joshua Waldman - Oct, 2013LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools to help you redefine yourself and move your career in a new direction. Taking your career in a new direction is a bold move that requires framing your proven skills for a whole new purpose. Identify your transferable skills, and then consider the following three ideas for using LinkedIn to advance your career change.
Use the profile headline to reveal what you do
When setting...

Is Socializing at Work Good for Your Career?by Dr. Maynard Brusman - Oct, 2013Is Socializing at Work Good for Your Career?
One of my executive coaching clients was having some difficulty at her company determining whether employee socializing at work was a good or bad thing. We had a very lively conversation about the topic. She asked me some questions about the issue, and was interested in my perspective.
I’ve indicated her questions, and my responses below. What do you think are the pros and con...

Brainstorming career ideas: Look outside your zip codeby Hallie Crawford - Oct, 2013We have clients all the time who have trouble coming up with a list of things they want in a job. It’s hard to pull things out of the air sometimes, especially when most of what you come up with are things you don’t want to have instead of what you do want to have.
My career coaching client Margaret in Atlanta said she had a hard time pulling ideas of what she wanted out of thin air. This is understandable, it can be diffi...

3 Easy Steps to Writing a Resume for Resultsby Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Oct, 2013I get it—it’s not easy to write about yourself. I don’t know many people who excel at writing about themselves. Even some of the best resume writers in the industry hire their colleagues when they need a bio written or their resume updated. So how can you make the daunting task of putting your career history down on paper a little bit easier? Here are three tips to help you out.
Focus on Facts
Figuring out how to foc...

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